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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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